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Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a mini-
mum separation of 15 cm be maintained between a handheld wireless
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pace-
maker. Persons with pacemakers:
Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm from their pacemaker
when the phone is turned on
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential
for interference
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn
the phone off immediately.
Areas with explosion risk
Always turn off the unit when you are in an area where there is a risk of
explosion. Follow all signs and instructions. There is a risk of explosion
in places that include areas where you are normally requested to turn off
your car engine. In these areas, sparks can cause explosion or fire which
can lead to personal injury or even death.
Turn off the unit at filling stations, and any other place that has fuel
pumps and auto repair facilities.
Follow the restrictions that apply to the use of radio equipment near
places where fuel is stored and sold, chemical factories and places where
blasting is in progress.
Areas with risk for explosion are often – but not always – clearly marked.
This also applies to below decks on ships; the transport or storage of
chemicals; vehicles that use liquid fuel (such as propane or butane); areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal
powder.
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